Notes from Stake Conference

Notes I took at the Saturday evening session of our Stake Conference held 10 Mar 2012

President Eves

We are on Jesus's team, not Satan's. Takes sacrifice and effort to be on Jesus's team.

D & C 37: Take name of Christ and have determination to serve him.

Mosiah 18:9 Stand as witness of God in all places and times! We might be nervous about this, do it anyway!

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and of courage. Lord will be with us.

Gideon was an amazing man.  Judges 6:14-15. Gideon was visited by an angel. Go forth, save Israel, you can do this. Gideon got a witness, was strong, and obeyed. May we have the faith of Gideon, who did not know what to do save what the Lord commanded. Think of one individual, wherever they may be. Commit yourself to share your witness and testimony with them.

Sister Carolyn Eves

Reminded us of President DeMille's call to have a daily devotional.
Understand demands of motherhood and life. Easy to set devotionals aside, log in to heaven first each day, Lord will bless us with the rest of what we do.

 If we heed personal revelation we cannot fail!

Ephesians 6:12 Alma 56:47 Teaching in our day require vigilance!

Esther in the Bible is a wonderful example.

Sister Laurie Gifford, Stake Primary President

Quoted Elder Nelson, "The church exists to exalt the family."

Ask our children what they learned in church. We can look up our children's lessons on lds.org, then reinforce in home evening.

 Our biggest joys in life will be our children!

 Sister Colleen Lund

 We are learning about George Albert Smith. His life goals are so magnificent! He honored his priesthood by loving and doing, in spite of serious health issues.

 Elder Stephen Lund

 Both he and his wife noted the beauty of this area we live in.

Heavenly Father never fails to reward sacrifice.

 "The Lord wants us to be on the front lines of his rescue efforts." (quoted President Uchtdorf) When we go about the work of rescue we are never alone.